Visa!

My first official post - how exciting.

So, after many hiccups along the way, Amy and I finally acquired our Visas. (You can be proud, I'll allow it.) Now that this major detail is out of the way, I'll admit, a few of my pre-abroad jitters have been put to rest - not many, but a few.

I think when I first looked into studying abroad and became more informed about it, I never thought I would actually get to this point. (This point being less than a month away from departure for Italia.) When I say, "I think" I mean that at that time I was almost 100% positive that my parents would reply with a quick and sure, "No." This, by no means, implies that I did not/do not want to go abroad - I just never thought I would have this opportunity. It seemed so outrageous for me.

And now that I am here taking advantage of this opportunity I am equally nervous and excited for my little adventure. I have a million different reasons to be nervous for this, of course; this trip includes so many firsts for me: first plane ride, first time away from home for more than a week, first time living independently, first time out of this country, etc.
Thinking about all of these firsts makes me sick, quite honestly. Most times, I'd rather not talk about whats soon to come.
BUT - it's about high time I grew a pair and sucked it up, huh? Grew up a bit and realized that this is an amazing opportunity that most people don't get and I am going to learn and grow so much from it.
So, that is where I am today. Sucking it up, being grateful, and preparing myself for the millions of firsts that will change me.

The checklist continues...